Hazardous Substances Engineer

Position: HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES ENGINEER

Position Title

Hazardous Substances Engineer

Job Code

JC-503021

Location

Berkeley Regional Office, Alameda County, CA

Pay Range

• A: $6,488.00 - $7,735.00
• B: $7,428.00 - $9,296.00
• C: $8,896.00 - $11,131.00
• D: $9,712.00 - $12,152.00

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time;
Hybrid telework

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, family care, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free workplace.

Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Mission and Vision

The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is a member of the boards, departments, and offices within the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA). Our mission is to protect California’s people, communities, and environment from toxic substances, to enhance economic vitality by restoring contaminated land, and to compel manufacturers to make safer consumer products. Our vision is that all of California is thriving in a healthy environment.

Job Description and Duties

The Discovery & Enforcement Program is a brand‑new division within DTSC that will evaluate, investigate, and remediate historic and current dry cleaners in vulnerable communities. If you are looking for a challenge and are passionate about protecting human health and the environment, the D&E Program welcomes you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage a workload consisting of multiple projects with sometimes conflicting deadlines to ensure assignments are completed on time and within budget.
• Prepare and maintain accurate project schedules to facilitate the allocation of resources.
• Prepare estimates of oversight costs for each assigned project and follow up with the Responsible Parties to ensure payment of invoices for billed activities.
• Routinely update and maintain project information on existing sites in the DTSC Enviro Stor database, including uploading major milestone documents to Enviro Stor on a timely basis.
• Maintain site files and databases for internal and external use.
• Communicate internally and externally the status of assignments, recommendations, or issues and prepare clearly written documents.

Desired Qualifications

• Project Management experience.
• Strong work ethic.
• Technical communication skills, verbal and written.
• Fundamental knowledge in soil mechanics, fate and transport of chemicals in soil vapor, soil, groundwater, and/or environmental engineering.
• Competent in basic office applications (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, PDF Application and Tools).
• Engineer-in-Training certification/CA Professional Engineer license (preferred).

Special Requirements

This position has been reposted. If you have previously applied for JC‑491873 your application will NOT be considered. Therefore, you must apply to JC‑503021 to be considered.

Statement of Qualification (SOQ) Instructions

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for the hiring manager’s review. Applications submitted without an SOQ may be disqualified. The SOQ should be no more than 2 pages in length, twelve (12) point Arial font, single spaced, and one (1) inch margins.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the final filing date:
January 19, 2026
. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications stated in the classification specification.

Required Application Package Documents

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at
• Resume (required).
• Statement of Qualifications – a Statement of Qualifications is required and must be submitted with your Employment Application (STD 678).
• Any applicable or required documents that demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications.

Contact for Reasonable Accommodations

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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